listing placed 18 June 2022 United Kingdom

Ultimate Bushplane, the Hornet Turboprop SSTOL

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Condor Aviation International Ltd, in collaboration with AAK Aircraft are now offering the TURBINE HORNET, world’s first purpose-built turbine light aircraft for adventurous pilots. The aircraft is available as a kit, fast-build kit or with full factory assistance, either in the UK or Australia.

The TURBINE HORNET SSTOL is a fully enclosed roomy two seat aircraft designed to meet the toughest demands of professional or recreational flying, with all the benefits of a 130hp, 97kW Turboprop powertrain.

TURBINE HORNET SSTOL offers:
• Agile performing aircraft with 130hp Turboprop.
• High altitude cruising.
• Crisp and delightful easy controls for long hours in the cockpit.
• Optional cockpit layouts to include –
o single + two seat
o two seat side by side.
o two seat tandem.
o single seat + cargo.
• Docile and forgiving flight handling matched with highly responsive and effective controls, ideal for bush operations and rough field performance.
• Excellent SSTOL performance
• Extra-large cargo area with access door
• Integrated chrome-molly steel cage for strength and safety
• Airframe and controls designed for minimum maintenance requirements
• Full metal airframe using certified materials
• Rugged undercarriage for operation from rough terrain with wheel sizes up to 29” x 6” low pressure with heavy- duty brakes system
• Removable doors, for flying in hot conditions.
• Hard points for external cargo, wings and fuselage.

OTHER OPTIONS INCLUDE:
• BRS (Ballistic Recovery System).
• Oxygen system for altitude.
• Wing leveller.
• Full autopilot slaved to GPS.
• External and internal long-range tanks

PERFORMANCE DATA.
• Top Speed (sea level) with Trailing Link U/C & 8.50 x 6.00 tires - 105 kn.
• Cruise Speed - 75% power at 5,000 ft. - 95 kn.
• Cruise Speed - 75% power at 18,000 ft. - 140 kn.
• Stall Speed (at max. Gross) No flaps (Vs) 32 kn full flaps (Vso) 27 kn.
• Rate of Climb @ 55kn Solo 1800 f.p.m.
• Max. Gross (600kgs RAA) 1200 f.p.m.
• Range (standard at 75% power) – 450+ nm.
• Range (long range tanks) – 650+ nm.
• VFR nm 470+ nm.
• Fuel Consumption (at 75% power) 32 l/ph. +/- 3.
• Service Ceiling (engine) 22000 ft.
• Take off Distance (Clear 50’ obstacle) 100m.
• Landing Distance (Clear 50’ obstacle) Solo - 150m, MTOW - 190 m.

SPECIFICATIONS.
• Fuselage length turbine engine - 6850 mm.
• Wing Span - 9800 mm
• Wing Data Area - 13.7 sq.m
• Wing loading (at max. Gross) - 43.7 kg/sq.m
• Structural limit loads (at max. Gross) + 6g /-3g maximum
• Height Taildragger - 2.4 m
• Cabin Width - 1100 mm
• Maximum gross weight - 700 kg
• Empty weight - 345 kg
• Useful load - 355 kg standard

The Hornet airframe has a long and tough history, with some aircraft having logged over 4000 hours working in the Australian outback.

Condor are bringing the Turboprop Hornet SSTOL to the UK, the first already under construction in Yorkshire. Flight testing and certification will continue into 2023, after which the aircraft will be made available to customers.

For those interested, please email your expression of interest, as all sales will be on a first come, first served basis. Deposits are not necessary or required at this early stage, but we will keep a list of those wishing to be considered in numerical order.

Do not wait to join the ever-growing list, production of the aircraft will be limited.